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Tom Wogan 63, Palmetto Bay, Fla.

Previous occupation: Power-plant manager

How long retired: Three years

Portfolio: Peak: $1.1 million | Now: $630,000

Current job status: No prospects, after 10 months

Retirement dream: To make fishing rods and restore World War II Army knives

"After 36 years with the same company, it's a strange feeling to be looking for a job now -- like I'm on the outside looking in."

NEXT: Starting a business

Last updated September 21 2009: 6:38 PM ET

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